Domineering Daming

Zhang Bingwen realized, and said: "Yes, I understand."

When Zhu Xu said this, he just hoped that this council would mature earlier and understand its usefulness. As for the result, it didn't matter. This lawsuit would come to him sooner or later.

Chapter 1120 The Messenger of Peace from the Wa Country

Zhang Bingwen followed Zhu Xu, understood what he meant, and felt relieved.

A few people left Donghua Gate and walked on the path that had been cleared. Zhang Bingwen groaned and said, "Your Majesty, next year's taxes and grains are estimated to be around 900 million shi, and tax money is around 2000 million. Excluding the palace, officials Salary and various necessary expenditures, the difference between the Ministry of Industry and the army is at least 1000 million silver, plus immigration, disaster relief, etc., the difference will be even greater, and the treasury cannot afford it..."

"It will take two to three years for the State Administration of Taxation to fully implement and collect tax money. The reforms in various places have touched a lot. Under the disturbance, various taxes will be reduced..."

"The Ministry of Household Affairs has made a detailed plan to reduce expenditure, and the cabinet has already agreed, but the gate is getting bigger and bigger, and it will not be recovered for a while. The ministers and all the cabinet elders are deeply worried. If things go on like this, the court may not have enough The power to deal with other emergencies..."

Zhu Xu listened quietly, and could hear the worries in Zhang Bingwen's heart, and said for a while: "I know what you said, the shortfall... I will allocate 1000 million taels of silver dollars to you from internal funds this year and next year, and after next year, the workers The Ministry’s projects can be stopped, which will save a lot of money. The reform of the army can also be roughly completed by the end of next year, and the expenditure in the year after will be much less. , When Liaodong takes over again, North Annan will be self-sufficient, and the court's expenditure will be saved by more than half. In the past two years, we still have to work hard, persevere..."

Zhang Bingwen knew about Zhu Xu's internal money, which came from Shenlong Mansion, and he was shocked to hear that he took out 1000 million silver without blinking, because he was still thinking about the Royal Bank.

"Yes, I understand." Zhang Bingwen breathed a sigh of relief, he knew that His Majesty the Emperor in front of him knew all about Daming's affairs.With such a backer, what else should he worry about?

Zhu Xu asked a few more simple questions, and finally said: "Fu Changzong is going back to Beijing, and he will join the cabinet next year. If there is anything, you should discuss it more... The cabinet must be kind, not form cliques, let alone Holding a group against Elder Bi Ge, we must respect the cabinet ministers and superior officials, do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Bingwen's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly: "Yes, I understand!"

Now the word "party struggle" is a taboo in the ruling and opposition parties, and no one dares to touch it, even Zhang Bingwen, the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and sent him away, leading Xiao Ciye to the post house of Honglu Temple.

After walking for a while, Xiao Ciye suddenly raised his head and said, "Father."

Zhu Xu was looking at the snow scene on both sides, looked down at him, and smiled, "What's wrong?"

The little guy looked up at his pale face from the cold, and said, "Hungry, cold."

Zhu Xu was taken aback, and then remembered that it was a bit cold today, so he quickly untied the cloak a little, squatted down, and said, "Father carries you on his back, so you can stay warmer in the cloak."

The little guy was obedient, climbed onto Zhu Xu's back, poked his head out from his collar, and hugged Zhu Xu's neck with both hands.

"Catch it." Zhu Xu stood up, tied his collar again, and then continued to walk forward.

Little Ciye slammed his chin on Zhu Xu's shoulder, looked ahead with big eyes, and wrapped his hands around Zhu Xu's neck tightly, being too obedient.

Not long after walking, a fat middle-aged man walked towards Zhu Xu, knelt down on one knee and said, "Chen Beijing, the second class of the Military Intelligence Division, is meeting the emperor."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Take me to meet Ruodian of the Tokugawa family."

"Yes." Chen Beijing got up, turned sideways, and led Zhu Xu forward.

Zhu Xu walked slowly with little Ciye on his back, with a calm and calm expression.

He came here today to meet this special envoy of Tokugawa Iemitsu, and he was very curious about what choice Tokugawa Iemitsu would make in this situation.

Compared with his grandfather Tokugawa Ieyasu, the third generation Tokugawa shogun is much more powerful than the previous two. Hundreds of daimyos who have tossed about are dying, and few can resist. Such methods, ordinary people Really can't do it!

In the inn, Wakaden of the Tokugawa family from the Japanese country, and the sly middle-aged samurai stood in front of the door, facing the outside respectfully.

They have been notified that Emperor Ming will "visit" them in the future.

Whether it was Ruo Dian or the middle-aged warrior, they all looked dignified.The person who is about to come is the biggest enemy of their Wa country!

They have long been guessing what this enemy wants to do, and now, they finally have a chance.

Zhu Xu entered the post house, and a team of imperial guards rushed in quickly, protected a way, and extended directly to the door of the Japanese.

Zhu Xu stepped forward while taking a leisurely stroll, this Ruodian immediately took a few steps to meet him, bowed, and said: "Tokugawa Hideaki is meeting His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xu didn't seem to hear, so he put little Ciye down, the little guy pulled Zhu Xu's cloak, looked up at the two bowed, motionless, strangely dressed people in front of him, there was something strange in his eyes.

Zhu Xu took off his cloak, looked at the two of them, and said with a smile: "You two have come from a long way, I haven't entertained you well, so there is no need to be polite."

Tokugawa Akihide raised his head, this was the first time he looked seriously at the Emperor of Ming Dynasty.

He looks less than 20 years old, not handsome, but very good-looking, with a gentle smile on his mouth all the time, calm and deep eyes, wearing ordinary clothes, which is very ordinary at a glance.

Tokugawa Hideaki's face showed undisguised surprise. He did not expect that the legendary emperor of Ming Dynasty, who was tyrannical, domineering and impermanent, was actually such an inconspicuous young man, even a little younger than him.

Zhu Xu was also looking at this Ruodian from the Tokugawa family. He looked stunned as a fledgling, as if he didn't understand anything, and he was trembling and cautious.

"Your Majesty, peace is boundless, war is like fire, please be careful!"

Suddenly, Tokugawa Hideaki bowed again and said in a deep voice.

Zhu Xu glanced at the middle-aged warrior who was bowing all the time and couldn't see the expression on his face. He slowly stroked Xiao Ciye's head with his right hand, smiled, and after a moment of silence, he said: "I am a person who longs for peace. I am from China. Since ancient times, "peace is the most important thing", and it is believed that soldiers are weapons of murder, and saints use them as a last resort, and I will never use them unless it is absolutely necessary."

Tokugawa Hideaki looked happy, looked up at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty's words are serious?"

Zhu Xu smiled like a spring breeze, and said: "Of course, I have no intention of harming others. I really want to know if your Wa country will invade North Korea again in order to land and take control of the Central Plains?"

Tokugawa Hideaki was overjoyed, bowed and said: "I hereby assure Your Majesty that our Japanese country will never invade North Korea again, and we hope to live in harmony with the Ming Dynasty forever and not invade each other!"

Zhu Xu looked at Tokugawa Hideaki, who was really childish, and then glanced at the middle-aged samurai next to him.

The middle-aged warrior happened to be looking at Zhu Xu, and when he saw Zhu Xu's gaze, he immediately retracted and lowered his head.

Chapter 1121 Respecting King Xiangyi

Looking at Tokugawa Hideaki, Zhu Xu walked in with a smile, and soon the guards tidied up the tables and chairs.

Tokugawa Akihide looked at Zhu Xu eagerly, followed behind him, and said, "Your Majesty, as long as you withdraw your support for Shimabara's rebellion, the inner government promises that you will no longer have any plans against North Korea, and will also report to you. Respect the Ming Dynasty as China, pay tribute as a minister."

Inner House, Tokugawa Iemitsu is currently serving as the Minister of the Interior, commonly known as the Inner House.

Zhu Xu sat down on the chair, looked at Tokugawa Mingxiu, smiled calmly and said, "I have the idea of ​​peace, the question is, how do you believe in me, that Daming will never have any thoughts about the Wa country, or how do you guarantee , Does your government have any other thoughts about North Korea and China?”

Tokugawa Akihide immediately frowned, with a tangled look on his face.Although he is fledgling, he is not stupid.

How can he ensure this situation?He is doing very difficult things in front of him, let alone decades, or even hundreds of years later?

Zhu Xu blocked De Chuan Mingxiu's head in a daze with one sentence, looked at the middle-aged man beside him, and said, "Your name is Qingshan Guisong?"

The face of the middle-aged man Yin Wu changed slightly, and then he bowed slightly, and said: "See Your Majesty for Qingshan Guisong."

Zhu Xu nodded, and said slightly approvingly: "Well, your father is a good talent, and I appreciate it very much. You must have something to say to me when you come to Daming this time?"

Aoyama Kamematsu's father is Aoyama Tadatoshi, this man is a veteran of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the one who named Tokugawa Iemitsu was the third generation retainer of the Tokugawa family.

Qingshan Guisong didn't expect that his identity might be exposed, and his face remained unchanged, he said: "Your Majesty, the villain has brought the most sincere peace of mind to my family hall, and I hope that we will have an eternal friendship with Daming and become a harmonious neighbor. The disaster of war."

"Please call General Tokugawa. I have received his sincere heart. I have the same idea. I look forward to his coming to Beijing, meeting me, and having an interview with me." Zhu Xu said like a spring breeze.